CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 school district, located in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 941 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE School, located in Independence, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Independence School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core subjects while providing various opportunities for student engagement and development.

In addition to its academic mission, CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE School places a strong emphasis on community and character building. The school utilizes the resources provided by the broader Independence School District to offer students a well-rounded middle school experience, including extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to cultivate a positive school culture. By connecting students to their local community, the school strives to instill values of responsibility and lifelong learning, ensuring that students feel connected and supported throughout their middle years.

For more information, contact CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE at (816) 521-5380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2800 S HARDY AVE
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-1444
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CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 941 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
INDEPENDENCE 30
Total Students:
941
Teachers:
53.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 941 students

White
49.7%
Hispanic/Latino
30.5%
Black or African American
11.7%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.